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  • XC Triker
    XC Triker created a page Best InstructorS of 2013 !!?? Put in nominations here
    YFTs amazing accomplishments reminded me that we should celebrate the instructors, without whom we wouldn't be here. I thought at first we'd nominate the top 3-- then, I thought that it's subjective, and based on where you live and...
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    • Green Leader
      Green Leader

      I guess like quickr I may also have some bias towards YFT but with good reason. Having dreamed of flying as a young boy post1978, I have flown with many good instructors in various forms of aviation over time but NONE like YFT. YFT's friendly, personal and always engaging professional guidance and support has no equal. Every flight that I have flown with YFT has always been constructive, educational and most of all memorable. Thank you YFT

    • Dean Coleman
      Dean Coleman

      thanks to both randy and rebel both of them are great supporters of the sport and training.i would not be flying without them.hats off to all the instructors long may they teach

    • YFT
      YFT

      Ok, YFT here. Thank you everyone for the great comments. I am an average Pilot and I consider myself a good CFI. Yes I have many hours of flying time in many aircraft types. But it is you the student that make me look good, each and everyone of you are special, in your own way and I watch you all grow into fantastic pilots. As my moto says "We develop great pilots to do exraordinary things." Thanks everyone.

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  • XC Triker
    XC Triker added a new discussion topic Senate legislation would expand medical exemption-- up to 6,000lbs & 6 seats !!!
    New Senate legislation would exempt pilots who make noncommercial VFR flights in aircraft weighing up to 6,000 pounds with no more than six seats from the third-class medical certification process. With legislation to expand the FAA's third...
  • Ken
    Ken commented on a page titled Learning to Fly Q & A, tips and Suggestions
    Stall speeds for the north wing Mustang 3 SS wings 19 m  = 25 mph, 17 m = 27 mph, 15m = 30 mph
  • madmik
    madmik commented on a page titled Learning to Fly Q & A, tips and Suggestions
    The prices in Oz regarding Rotax engine maintenance are slightly higher. Around the $5k mark for a 582 2-stroke (300 hours on non-Airborne trikes (400 if Airborne)) & $20k for 2000 hrs on a 912. That's 6 2/3rd 2 stroke change-overs/TBO's...
  • XC Triker
    XC Triker commented on a page titled Learning to Fly Q & A, tips and Suggestions
    What's about the slowest stall speed in a light trike?  (mine is not light, but slow for GA at 32 - 39 mph). Does anyone know where that video is of a very light trike, single seat I believe, with a huge SS wing doing nearly 1 foot take...
  • XC Triker
    XC Triker commented on a page titled Learning to Fly Q & A, tips and Suggestions
    Thx for catching those prices Ken! Wow KLP, you're the fastest I've seen!  Great to see you at Salton--  hope you post some pictures, & it was great trading rides in our trikes.  I really liked the low & slow-- ...
  • Jozinko
    Jozinko commented on a page titled Learning to Fly Q & A, tips and Suggestions
    Wow, you are quite fast KLP. Me take it about 30-40mins. Complette settings - ready to fly and unpacking - ready to towing home. But I have a double surface Aeros Profi wing. Upper surface = 22 rods, lower = 10 for both sides.
  • klp
    klp commented on a page titled Learning to Fly Q & A, tips and Suggestions
    Towable: With my single surface wing…   At Salton, I timed solo setup: out of the 20' trailer and ready to fly = 25 minutes. Back in the trailer solo: folded and tied down/secured = 16 minutes.   Gotta...
  • XC Triker
    XC Triker commented on a page titled Learning to Fly Q & A, tips and Suggestions
    Hm, I didn't know that Charlie--  the only thing I carried (usually) when flying HG was my USHGA (now USHPA) card.  I thought that was just for liability insurance purposes, didn't realize there was a requirement-- no authority...
  • ULtrikepilot
    ULtrikepilot commented on a page titled Learning to Fly Q & A, tips and Suggestions
    OK, I stand corrected.  I was thinking of paper work related to an N-numbered aircraft, SP license, or even carry a log book, etc.
  • Ken
    Ken commented on a page titled Learning to Fly Q & A, tips and Suggestions
    Looks like your prices are a bit high - just adding up what's on barnstormers today Used ELSAs are running from 7999 to 45000 with an average of 17909! I would guess this is much cheaper than GA
  • Charlie P
    Charlie P commented on a page titled Learning to Fly Q & A, tips and Suggestions
    No, there is a requirement for paperwork to fly part 103 trikes. The paperwork consists of carrying a copy of part 103 rules with you when you fly. There is no requirement to have any training, and there is no requirement to have any aeronautical...
  • ULtrikepilot
    ULtrikepilot commented on a page titled Learning to Fly Q & A, tips and Suggestions
    Let me add to what Charlie said.  One key advantage to part 103 is no license required, biannual review, and no paper work / red tape with FAA whatsoever.  I will likely start an "advantage / disadvantages" section within the...
  • XC Triker
    XC Triker commented on a page titled Learning to Fly Q & A, tips and Suggestions
    Thanks Charlie & Janet !!! Nice pics too.  I summarized Charlie's as No Paperwork!!!!!!  ;)   When you say no HP requirement, I guess I never considered that, but as long as the overall weight was less than 250 lbs, you...
  • Janet
    Janet commented on a page titled Learning to Fly Q & A, tips and Suggestions
    Some trikes are really comfortable (speaking from someone who routinely dozes off on long flights). You get a lot of attention when you land, lots of questions during pre- and post-flight. (that could be a positive OR a negative!)
  • Charlie P
    Charlie P commented on a page titled Learning to Fly Q & A, tips and Suggestions
    There is no HP requirement for part 103. The main advantage of part 103 is that there is absolutely no requirement for flight training or the need to have any aeronauticle knowledge at all. :-)
  • XC Triker
    XC Triker commented on a page titled Learning to Fly Q & A, tips and Suggestions
    Hey All,  I need your help.  I need to give a lecture on trikes to a Pilot club in LA tonight.  I'm jotting down some features / advantages of trikes.  Here's my list, can you guys add to it?  What am I missing so...
  • Jozinko
    Jozinko commented on a video Learning Trike Landings Part 2
    Very good video! For me especially, because I can hear you, your communication and I allways learn it in English:)
  • white eagle
    white eagle commented on a video Learning Trike Landings Part 2
    Nice video Paul good to keep it fresh in our minds.
  • TrikeCFI
    TrikeCFI added a video Learning Trike Landings Part 2
    Learning Trike landings with the low approach technique. In addition to the low approach landing technique, a surprise engine failure landing is demonstrated.
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